The University of South Florida is expanding a certificate program designed to provide the skills needed to address critical shortages in cybersecurity professionals.
Under the expansion, an additional 400 military veterans, first responders and public-sector professionals will be able to access the InfoSec Governance, Risk and Compliance Analyst (GRC) program for free. It will remain available to others for a fee.
U.S. Rep. Greg Steube secured the initial $2 million investment. It has already provided intensive cybersecurity training to 250 employees statewide, a boost in trained workforce aimed at giving Florida a competitive edge in the technology sector.
Program graduates are helping implement security controls that reduce cyber risks and strengthen organizational resilience.
The six-week online program equips participants with advanced skills in cybersecurity risk management, regulatory compliance and incident prevention through USF’s Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education.
Upon completion, graduates earn a digital microcredential from USF.
The program expansion comes at a critical time, with more than 7,000 information security analyst job openings in…
